School Address: 201 West Main St Niantic CT 6357
School District: Unified School District #1
County: New London County
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York Correctional Institution, located at 201 West Main St, Niantic, CT 06357, is the only women’s prison in the state of Connecticut. The facility is managed by the Connecticut Department of Correction and serves as the primary institution for female inmates, encompassing various security levels from minimum to maximum. York Correctional provides a range of programs aimed at rehabilitation and support, including educational opportunities, vocational training, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment. The institution also focuses on family reunification efforts and offers parenting classes to help maintain and strengthen familial bonds. As with many correctional facilities, York faces challenges such as overcrowding and resource constraints but remains committed to the rehabilitation and successful reintegration of the women in its care.